CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $70
Cash Discount Price: $57
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is $70. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $57. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 10.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Medical Center Dr Po Box 139, Supply, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$57

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$70

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$6.48

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6.48 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $57 (880%)

Insurance Median: $70 (1080%)

Cash: $57 (880% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $70 (1080% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $6.48 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1080% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 980%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$7 - $110	108%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $93	108%
Cigna	$7 - $72	108%
Humana	$7 - $111	108%
Liberty Health	$7	108%
New Hanover Health Advantage	$7	108%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$7	108%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $79	108%
Amerihealth	$14 - $19	216%
Carolina Complete	$14 - $18	216%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$14 - $18	216%
Wellcare	$14 - $19	216%
Ambetter / Centene	$16	247%
Caresource North Carolina	$39 - $52	602%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$52 - $70	802%
Amps	$53 - $71	818%
Plotkin Health	$58 - $77	895%
Medcost	$73 - $108	1127%
Transformhealth	$78 - $103	1204%
Multiplan	$87 - $116	1343%
Phcs	$87 - $116	1343%
Employers Choice Network	$94 - $125	1451%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$94 - $125	1451%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $57.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82150.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82150.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.